Businessman accuses BJP MLA of framing him in wildlife case:Goenka claims Sanjay Pathak planted animal carcasses on his Jabalpur farm; seeks CBI inquiry

Carcasses of a leopard and a wild boar are found buried in Ghughra forest, Sihora range, Jabalpur. The forest department says the land belongs to Mahendra Goenka, owner of Nisarg Ispat Pvt Ltd. After investigation, Goenka alleges the action is being taken at the behest of BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak. Goenka said, I have not been to Jabalpur for the last three years. Despite this, false action is being taken against me. All this is happening under a political conspiracy. He has written to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demanding a CBI inquiry. Attempts to contact MLA Sanjay Pathak were unsuccessful. So far, five wild animal carcasses have been found on the 250-acre farmhouse. Jabalpur DFO Rishi Mishra says the search is ongoing, and the number may rise Sanjay Pathak scared by success of Investors meet Well-planned conspiracy against me Goenka said Sanjay Pathak has been angry with him over the mining business for a long time. To prevent new investments in Katni and Jabalpur’s mineral sector, he is resorting to pressure and hooliganism. Due to this dispute, an attempt is now being made to trap me. He added, Sanjay Pathak already faces several serious allegations such as the tribal land scam, Sahara case, excess mining dispute, and penalty case related to a judge. Now, to divert attention from his actions, he is orchestrating cheap tricks against me.” Sanjay Pathak already faces several serious allegations such as the tribal land scam, Sahara case, excess mining dispute, and penalty case related to a judge. Now, to divert attention from his actions, he is orchestrating cheap tricks against me. Demand for CM-led investigation Goenka said, ‘No party has been held on my land for a long time, nor have I been there.’ He has written to Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav demanding a high-level investigation into the case so the truth may come out. Leopards never been seen in forest Goenka questioned how hunting could occur in Sihora, “where leopards have never been seen before?” He expressed concern that “it is possible that some forest department employees, under pressure from the MLA, brought and dumped the dead animals there.” He has demanded a high-level investigation from the Chief Minister. Investigation Handed to Tiger Strike Force Jabalpur DFO Rishi Mishra said the leopard’s post-mortem shows death by electrocution, with 17 claws and 4 teeth missing. He added the case will now be handled by the “Tiger Strike Force,” which specializes in national and international poacher apprehension. So far, three people are arrested, and two forest department employees are suspended for negligence.